Kennedy Smith Design

Kennedy Smith Design We produce fashionable-but-sustainable waxed canvas aprons, bags, and accessories. Find a design you like or we can help design the perfect apron for you.

Our passion for keeping the oceans clean fueled our drive to create these durable, timeless and water-resistant products - the perfect alternative to single-use plastic. Kennedy Smith Design is an Australian brand of modern aprons, bags, and accessories. We are known for producing quality canvas products that are fashionable and timeless.

Built to outlast every paper bag you've ever cursed at. 🛒Meet the Waxed Canvas Grocery Bag by Kennedy Smith Design hand...
13/05/2026

Built to outlast every paper bag you've ever cursed at. 🛒

Meet the Waxed Canvas Grocery Bag by Kennedy Smith Design handcrafted for people who actually carry things. Wine bottles. Farmer's market hauls. That suspiciously heavy bag of dog food. It holds.

Why our customers keep coming back:
✔️ Water-resistant waxed canvas — rain, spills, the occasional leaky berry carton? Handled.
✔️ Reinforced double-stitched handles — sized to fit comfortably over your shoulder, even with a winter coat on.
✔️ Structured flat base — stands upright on its own, so packing groceries doesn't turn into a balancing act.
✔️ Develops character over time — the wax softens, the canvas creases, and somehow it just looks better the more you use it.
✔️ Handcrafted in small batches — no factory lines, no shortcuts.

One bag. Years of grocery runs. Zero plastic guilt.

Whether you're a Saturday morning farmers market regular, a meal-prep devotee, or just tired of replacing flimsy totes every few months this is the last grocery bag you'll need to buy.

🛍️ Shop the Waxed Canvas Grocery Bag → https://bit.ly/4tBUFQh
📍 Handmade and shipped from our studio
💬 Drop a 🛒 if you're ready to retire the plastic bag drawer for good.

To every mum reading this happy Mother's Day. 🌸To the new mums running on three hours of sleep and somehow still showing...
10/05/2026

To every mum reading this happy Mother's Day. 🌸
To the new mums running on three hours of sleep and somehow still showing up.
To the mums in the school pickup line in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and every small town in between the ones holding the whole week together while everyone else just shows up for dinner.

To the FIFO mums solo-parenting through the swing.
To the step-mums, foster mums, and bonus mums who chose this love.
To the mums who've lost their own mums this year, and are quietly holding it together today.

To the women who aren't mums but mother everyone around them, the aunties, the godmothers, the friends who turn up with soup when you're sick.

To the grandmothers who raised the mothers who raised us.
We see you. All of you. 🤍

Today isn't about flowers or gifts or Instagram-perfect brunches. It's about pausing even for five minutes to acknowledge the women who built the people we love.

If your mum is still here, ring her today. Not text. Ring. She'll pretend it's no big deal. It will be a big deal.

From all of us at Kennedy Smith Design thank you for being the heart of every home you walk into.

Happy Mother's Day, Australia. 🇦🇺
— The KS Design Team 🤎

Your shampoo exploded in your carry-on again, didn't she. Time to break up with flimsy toiletry bags for good.This waxed...
08/05/2026

Your shampoo exploded in your carry-on again, didn't she.

Time to break up with flimsy toiletry bags for good.

This waxed canvas toiletry bag is built for the way we actually travel in Australia Sydney red-eyes, Byron weekends, dusty outback runs, and everything in between.

✔ Water-resistant waxed canvas
✔ Structured shape (stands up on the bench!)
✔ Premium YKK zip + real leather handle
✔ Compact carry-on friendly, deceptively spacious
Cheap bags wear out. This one ages like a good leather wallet better every year.
🇦🇺 Shipping Australia-wide.

🔗 Tap the link in bio.

Which trip is it packing for first? 👇

This Sunday is Mother's Day. 🌿Here's a quiet truth most gift guides miss:Mum doesn't want another candle.She doesn't wan...
08/05/2026

This Sunday is Mother's Day. 🌿
Here's a quiet truth most gift guides miss:
Mum doesn't want another candle.
She doesn't want another bunch of servo flowers, another box of chocolates she'll pretend to love, or another "World's Best Mum" mug to add to the cupboard of mugs.

She wants something that says you actually see her.
So here's what we make handcrafted waxed canvas pieces built for the way Australian women actually live. Not props for a photoshoot. Real bags for real life.

🧳 The Weekend Duffel — for the mum who's overdue a girls' trip to Byron, a weekend in the Hunter Valley, or a quick escape to Tassie. Waxed canvas, leather handles, ages beautifully.
🛒 The Grocery Tote — because she's the one carting the Sunday market haul home from Bondi, South Melbourne, or Salamanca. Holds a week's worth of fruit and veg without splitting at the seams. Replaces a hundred plastic bags she'll never have to deal with again.
🧴 The Toiletry Bag — water-resistant, structured, built for travel. Whether she's flying interstate for work or escaping for a weekend with the girls, this is the upgrade her cosmetic bag has been begging for.
🎁 Or the Bundle — pair the toiletry bag with the duffel for the mum who travels. Couples-gift the his-and-hers toiletry bags for the parents who do everything together.

Each piece is handcrafted from genuine waxed cotton canvas, finished with full-grain leather and YKK hardware, and designed to last 10+ years.
These aren't disposable gifts. They're the kind of thing she'll still be using in 2036 quietly thinking of you every time she packs for a trip.
🇦🇺 Shipping Australia-wide.

🎁 Free gift wrapping on Mother's Day orders just leave a note at checkout.
👉 Tap the link to shop the Mother's Day collection.

Tell me below which one's calling her name? 👇

You know that apron you've been wearing for 8 years? The one with the soy sauce stain from that Tuesday in 2019?Yeah. We...
06/05/2026

You know that apron you've been wearing for 8 years? The one with the soy sauce stain from that Tuesday in 2019?

Yeah. We're trying to make its replacement.
The Coppin Pro is our flagship cross-back apron 18oz waxed canvas, solid brass eyelets, three utility pockets sized for tickets, thermometers, and that one pen you keep losing. Cross-back straps so your neck doesn't quit by service two.

Handmade in small batches on the Mornington Peninsula. Built for chefs, baristas, ceramicists, and anyone who treats their work like it matters.

🇦🇺 Designed in Australia. Tested in real kitchens. Backed by our lifetime repair guarantee.

Tag the cook in your life who deserves better than a polyester apron from a uniform catalogue.

→ Shop the Coppin Pro at the link in bio

Still using cheap toiletry bags that can’t handle real travel? Time to upgrade.Introducing the Waxed Canvas Toiletry Bag...
01/05/2026

Still using cheap toiletry bags that can’t handle real travel? Time to upgrade.

Introducing the Waxed Canvas Toiletry Bag by Kennedy Smith Design made for Australians who value durability, function, and timeless style. Crafted from premium waxed canvas, it’s naturally water-resistant and built to handle everything from daily use to rugged travel.

From quick getaways in Sydney to road trips along the Great Ocean Road or business trips in Melbourne, this bag keeps your essentials organised, protected, and easy to access.

✔ Durable waxed canvas – built for Australian conditions
✔ Water-resistant – protects against spills and moisture
✔ Structured design – no sagging, no mess
✔ Classic rugged look – ages beautifully over time

This isn’t just a toiletry bag it’s a long-term travel companion.

🧳 Perfect for travel across Australia & beyond
🚚 Ships Australia-wide

Real talk from someone who's tried every "eco-friendly" tote on the market:Most reusable bags fail within a year. The ha...
21/04/2026

Real talk from someone who's tried every "eco-friendly" tote on the market:

Most reusable bags fail within a year. The handles stretch, the seams give, the fabric holds onto every spill. You end up with a drawer full of sad, stained polyester.
A waxed canvas grocery bag is a different animal.

The fabric is treated with a blend of wax that's been waterproofing sailors' gear for 100+ years. Water beads up. Spills wipe clean. Handles are reinforced to handle a week's groceries. And unlike synthetic bags, it actually looks better the more you use it.

Handcrafted. Water-resistant. Built to outlast every flimsy tote you've owned.
This is the upgrade you didn't know your weekly grocery run needed.
👇 Ready to ditch the flimsy totes for good?

🛒 Tap the link below to grab yours before we sell out of this batch
https://kennedysmithdesign.com.au/products/waxed-canvas-grocery-bag?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web

💬 Comment "BAG" and we'll send the link straight to your inbox.
Save this post for your next grocery run.
Know someone drowning in plastic bags? Tag them below.

Meet your new everyday essential: the Waxed Canvas Large Tote Handcrafted from premium cotton canvas and hand-waxed with...
17/04/2026

Meet your new everyday essential: the Waxed Canvas Large Tote
Handcrafted from premium cotton canvas and hand-waxed with natural beeswax this durable, water-resistant tote is built to replace hundreds of plastic bags. ♻️
✔ Heavy-duty & built to last
✔ Water-resistant beeswax coating
✔ Spacious for groceries, work & travel
✔ Eco-friendly & plastic-free
✔ Handmade in Australia 🇦🇺
The last reusable bag you'll ever need. 💚
🛒 Shop now — link in bio!

Meet the Waxed Canvas Toiletry Bag – Durable, Water-Resistant & Travel-Ready for all your grooming essentials. This hand...
15/04/2026

Meet the Waxed Canvas Toiletry Bag – Durable, Water-Resistant & Travel-Ready for all your grooming essentials. This handcrafted bag features premium waxed canvas that develops a unique patina over time, genuine leather accents, and a heavy-duty brass zipper built to last. Whether you're jet-setting across continents or heading out for a weekend getaway, keep your toiletries organized and protected in rugged, timeless style. From shaving gear to skincare, everything has its place.

The Travel Bag That Gets Better With Every Journey 🧳Introducing the Kennedy Smith Design Waxed Canvas Travel Bag - your ...
11/04/2026

The Travel Bag That Gets Better With Every Journey 🧳
Introducing the Kennedy Smith Design Waxed Canvas Travel Bag - your perfect weekend escape companion.
We believe travel gear should be as memorable as the destinations. That's why we crafted this premium weekend duffel with materials that tell a story:
🎨 Waxed Canvas - Water-resistant, durable, and develops a unique patina over time
🤎 Genuine Leather - Hand-stitched accents that soften and enrich with age
✈️ Thoughtful Design - Spacious main compartment, interior pockets, and dual carry options
Perfect For:
✓ Weekend getaways & short trips
✓ Gym & fitness enthusiasts
✓ Business travelers
✓ Outdoor adventures
✓ Everyday style statement

Why Customers Love It:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Best travel bag I've ever owned. The quality is exceptional!" - Michael R.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Stylish AND functional. Gets compliments everywhere." - Sarah K.
🎁 Makes an incredible gift for travelers, adventurers, and style-conscious individuals
🚚 Free shipping on orders over $150
💳 Easy returns within 30 days
👉 Shop Now!
What's your next adventure? Tell us in the comments! 👇

Upgrade your travel essentials with this premium waxed canvas toiletry bag built for Durability, designed for convenienc...
08/04/2026

Upgrade your travel essentials with this premium waxed canvas toiletry bag built for Durability, designed for convenience. Water-resistant, spacious, and ruggedly stylish, it keeps your grooming items organized wherever you go. Perfect for business trips, vacations, or everyday use. 🧳✨

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Factory 2/33 Henry Wilson Drive, Capel Sound
Melbourne, VIC
3940

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Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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